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Top Music Festivals

The Festival: Coachella The Dates: April 12–14 and April 19 –21, 2024 The Vibe & Things to Know: Coachella is only a month away, so let’s discuss what’s noteworthy. First, the backdrop is the Colorado Desert, and people dress up in an eclectic mix of sexy, boho, and Western influences. When in doubt, think lots of fringe, flared, or flowy clothing, and your coolest pair of shades. The music ranges from rock to hip-hop, with a sprinkle of EDM, and…

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Road Trip

Paris Society’s Hotel – A French Chateau

It’s ok if you don’t have your own château in the French countryside. That’s because the guys behind your favorite Parisian haunts of LOULOU and Girafe are lending you a room in theirs for the weekend. And yes, it’s where you want to be. This is a first look at Paris Society’s hotel Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay. A Little About Paris Society We remember the time when Paris Society was just a handful of restaurants in Paris. The OG…

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Beauty & Wellness

Yoga Retreats

Whether you take your yoga hatha, power, vinyasa, or 105 degrees hot, chances are, there is a sublime yoga retreat for that. ‘Tis the season to take off for a long weekend, and a little can do the body a whole lot of good. So, these are the yoga retreats you should check in, to literally check out for a few days. The Yoga Retreat: Yoga for Bad People We’re not condoning bad behavior, but sometimes a few rules need…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

A Getaway for Two

For those whose parents are reaching 50 years married, you know that some of those were no picnic. That’s life though, and it may not always feel like it, but growing into old age together may be one of the great honors in life. The fact is that relationships are hard work, even when you’re with your one and only. So, when that hard work means you get to go away with your person, that is the best work of…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Places to Ski this 2024

Few legal activities can count as a healthy addiction. Top of that list is chasing powder, whether you board or you ski. So, about this time of year, you’re ready to hit the slopes, at least once. The world is your oyster, but not all ski resorts are created equal, or created for every level of skier. There are those who learned to ski while they were learning to walk. Then there are those who married into families that ski.…

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Best Of The Best

Most Remote Hotels in the World

You really can travel to the ends of the earth but luckily there are luxury hotels to host you when you arrive. These destinations are like taking up close and personal with nature to the next level. From Namibia to Alaska, to Easter Island, which is over 1,234 miles from anywhere, when you come this far, the most remote hotels in the world make it worth your while. Fogo Island Location: Newfoundland, Canada At Fogo Island Inn, environmentalism is a…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Hotels to See the Northern Lights

Believe it or not, there are other reasons to celebrate winter that don’t center around skiing, boarding, ice skating, or hockey. We know those are fighting words for some, but we raise you a lifetime trip to see the Northern Lights. Intrigued? Well, you should be, because to see Mother Nature’s spectacle is like getting into the VIP section of Beyonce’s Renaissance tour. It’s a pretty big deal, and these are the places where you want to chase the lights.…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Top 24 Places for 2024

Travel is like a bottomless bag of gifts; no matter what you unpack out of it, there’s always something new to experience. Even people who have been everywhere, haven’t been everywhere. And if you’ve already been to a destination, there’s almost always something new to discover. Our Where to Travel in 2024 list is unique, in that it’s places that as the discerning traveler, you actually would want to go to this year. That’s the criteria of our roadmap, or…

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Travel Buzz

Rosewood Arrives Venice

Rumors have circled for a while now that Venice is sinking, but that doesn’t mean a luxurious stay shouldn’t be possible. If anything, the ticking time clock makes Rosewood Hotel Bauer a place to visit all the more. It’s located directly on the Grand Canal and is a reimagining of the once-famous Hotel Bauer, quintessential to Venice’s reputation for elegance in the nineteenth century. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is giving the beloved hotel a facelift (although it has held up…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Wellness Retreats

It was an epic holiday season where there wasn’t a party invitation declined. You rightfully leaned into the good life and celebrated 2023 in style. The good life though has many definitions. The start of the year is the optimal time to plan out your wellness strategy. It could be as easy as getting a trainer at the gym, or working with a nutritionist. There’s no need to go at it alone though when wellness also gives you a reason…

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